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you are currently viewing:Eagle Nuclear Energy Added to the Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components Total Return Index, Qualifying Eagle for Inclusion in the Global X Uranium ETFAugust 3, 2026--The Global X Uranium ETF is one of the world’s preeminent nuclear and uranium focused ETFs, providing investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of industry-leading companies Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp. (Eagle" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NUCL), a next-generation nuclear energy company that owns one of the largest conventional, measured and indicated uranium deposits in the United States, today announced that it has been added to the Solactive Global Uranium & Nuclear Components Total Return Index (the “Solactive Index” or the “Index"), a step that qualifies the Company for the Global X Uranium ETF (NYSE Arca: URA). Eagle's inclusion in the Solactive Index comes as part of the Index's semi-annual rebalancing, with trading commencing at the market open on Monday, August 3, 2026. The Solactive Index tracks companies across the nuclear fuel cycle. This includes companies with a focus on uranium mining, exploration, conversion, enrichment, nuclear fuel production, and nuclear technologies and components. The Solactive Index serves as a benchmark for exchange traded funds (ETFs) to gain exposure to the global nuclear industry and companies who define the sector. Source: Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp. |
First Trust Launches First Trust Indxx Quality Precious Metals Miners ETF Share
July 23, 2026--An index-tracking thematic ETF that provides exposure to companies focused on the extraction, production and refinement of precious metals.
-First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust"), a leading exchange-traded fund ("ETF") provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched a new ETF, the First Trust Indxx Quality Precious Metals Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: PMTL) (the "fund").
Hotchkis & Wiley Launches ETF Share Classes for International Value Fund and Opportunities Fund
July 22, 2026--Hotchkis & Wiley, a global investment manager specializing in value equity and high yield strategies, today announced the launch of new exchange-traded fund (ETF) share classes for two of its existing mutual funds. The new ETFs are: Hotchkis & Wiley International Value Fund (HWIV) and the Hotchkis & Wiley Opportunities Fund (HWO).
Tema Launches Healthcare AI ETF (HLTH)
July 22, 2026--HLTH is the first pure-play ETF focused on AI's transformation of healthcare.
Tema ETFs ("Tema"), a leader in institutional-quality and actively managed exchange-traded funds, today announced the launch of the Tema Healthcare AI ETF (HLTH).
Global X Announces Adoption of New Morningstar Index for Fund Enhancements
July 22, 2026--The Global X Morningstar Capital Allocation Leaders ETF (CPTL) aims to invest in companies that exhibit strong capital allocation practices
Global X Management Company LLC (Global X), the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced enhancements, including name and ticker changes, to the Global X Conscious Companies ETF (KRMA).
Brookfield Infrastructure Announces Intention to Simplify Corporate Structure
July 21, 2026--This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the prospectus supplement dated November 19, 2025 to the short form base shelf prospectus of Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. dated January 29, 2025.
Defiance Launches AIHY: The World's First AI Hyperscalers ETF
July 21, 2026--Defiance ETFs, a leader in thematic and leveraged exchange-traded funds, today announced the launch of the Defiance AI Hyperscale Leaders ETF (NASDAQ: AIHY), the world's first ETF designed to provide exposure to the leading AI hyperscalers.
Grayscale Investments Appoints Sebastian Pulido as Managing Director, Head of Onchain Asset Management
July 21, 2026--Crypto-native and capital markets veteran joins Grayscale to support the continued expansion of its investment platform
Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform*, today announced the appointment of Sebastian Pulido as Managing Director, Head of Onchain Asset Management. In this newly created role, Pulido will report to Steve Vanourny, Head of Index.
Purpose Investments Becomes First Digital Asset ETF Manager in Canada to Operate a Three-Sub-Custodian Model, Adding Anchorage Digital Bank
July 21, 2026--Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose"), manager of various digital asset ETFs (the "Digital Asset Funds") today became the first digital asset ETF manager in Canada to custody assets of its digital asset ETFs across three independent, institutional-grade sub-custodians, with the appointment of Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., America’s first federally chartered crypto bank, effective as of July 21, 2026.
VistaShares looks to tap space, defense, and robotics booms with thematic ETF trio
July 21, 2026-ETF issuer VistaShares set its sights on the space, defense, and robotics industries with the launch of a trio of thematic ETFs that it says will harness the significant growth in those industries.
